Winter Hydration | Neal and Wolf

Thursday, 1 December 2016

The temperature has
seriously plummeted in the UK recently and the drop in temperature has really
taken its toll on my skin. My hands have suddenly become very dry and flaky,
which is mainly due to the cold weather. When Neal and Wolf
kindly offered to send my something from their new Elysian collection I
specifically opted for something to help my hands, so the new revive Hand and Body Lotion* seemed like the
perfect option.

Enriched with shea butter
and red algae, this non-greasy hand cream really does sink straight into the
skin leaving it feeling baby soft and smelling divine! The hand cream also
contains borage oil, which is often used in herbal medicine to soothe eczema
and other skin problems, so its no surprise that its made such a difference to
my hands. If you've read any of my other posts about Neal and Wolf products (click here), then you'll know how
much I love the iconic smell and this product is no exception. It smells just
like the Ritual Daily Cleansing Shampoo and
Conditioner, which is my absolute favourite duo and fyi, you can now get the
shampoo and conditioner in giant 900ml bottles, which will definitely be
going on my Christmas list!

The Elysian
collection encapsulates the relaxation and sanctuary feeling of a
Spa but in the comfort of your own home. The collection features products such
as a scented candle, reed diffuser and hair and body fragrance, along with the
revive hand wash and hand and body lotion. All of the products are packaged
beautifully in Neal and Wolfs signature purple and white, which makes the
products look very luxurious!

Neal and Wolf have
published some really useful relaxation guides on their blog, which feature some of the
products from the Elysian collection. Below is one of their reflexology
guides which details how to give yourself a calming hand and arm massage to
relive those stressful days.

Step 1: Cleanse hands using
the Elysian Revive Hand Wash

Step 2: Dry thoroughly and
apply Elysian Revive hand and body lotion

Step 3: Loosen your hands
by stretching and flexing them and then wriggle your fingers whilst making a
tight fist

Step 4: Pinch the tips of
each finger and thumb by applying moderate pressure

Step 5: Massage the palms
on your hands using your thumbs working from the inside out

Step 6: Work your way our
forearm continuing to massage using your thumbs

Step 7: Using a pinching
motion, make your way up each finger, making sure to include the sides of your
fingers too

Step 8: Massage the muscle
between your thumb and index finger using circular and pinching movements

Step 9: Breathe deeply
allowing the scent of Revive hand and body lotion to soothe and relax you